PYP 096: Mimi Kirk on Juicing Your Way to Health

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PYP 096: Mimi Kirk on Juicing Your Way to Health

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Apr 8, 2015

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Mimi Kirk started experiencing health problems at age 69, and instead of selling her luggage and taking up sudoku, she took matters into her own hands. Mimi adopted a raw vegan diet and started juicing like crazy.

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Apr 8, 2015

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PYP 096: Mimi Kirk on Juicing Your Way to Health

PYP 096: Mimi Kirk on Juicing Your Way to Health

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